Welcome to Oakville City Hall

The October 14, 2013 regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem, Richard Hawkins.  

Mayor Pro Tem Richard Hawkins asked everyone to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:

Council members Richard Hawkins, Tracy Fallow, and Lisa Stephens, answered roll call. 

Councilor Hawkins made a motion to excuse Council Member Sims, who was in China and Council Member Ruymann.  Council member Fallow seconded.  Motion carried

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Councilmember Fallow moved to accept the minutes as presented. Councilor Stephens seconded.  Motion carried. 

PUBLIC HEARING:  None

CITIZENS COMMENTS: 

Former Oakville Mayor Meile commended the Gray’s Harbor County Sheriff Dept. for their actions when he recently had gasoline stolen.  He also read a letter he had written and sent to Senator Cantwell.

MAYOR’S REPORT: None

ATTORNEY’S REPORT:  Attorney Dan Glenn submitted a report which is included in packets.

POLICE REPORT:  Handed out to council members by Lt. Porter.

WATER/STREET REPORT:   

Public Works Director, Dan Thompson has pneumonia and was told to go home by Mayor Pro Tem Hawkins; therefore, there was no Water, Streets, Cemetery, Parks & Misc report.

STAFF REPORTS:  

Flood Authority:  A written update included in packets.

OLD BUSINESS:

CORRESPONDENCE:  None

NEW BUSINESS: 

Preliminary Budget

ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:

RES #389 – Surplus of City Owned Vehicle – 1999 Crown Vic:  Tabled until next workshop for more discussion.  Community Watch Program possible use.  Amy will check with insurance company regarding coverage.

RES #388 – AWC Interlocal Agreement:  A motion was made by Councilman Hawkins with a second by Councilor Stephens to accept Resolution #388 allowing the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement.  Motion carried

CLERK’S REPORT: 

Amy Durga the City Clerk/Treasurer submitted:                                                                                         

Checks #17328 thru #17449 dated 9/30/13 in the amount of $16,462.78;

Checks #17450 thru #17472 dated 10/10/13, in the amount of $19,028.72;

Payroll Checks #11990 thru #12008 dated 9/30/13, in the amount of $13,602.54

A motion was made by Councilmember Stephens and seconded by Councilor Fallow to pay the bills.  Motion carried.

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilor Stephens thanked the office staff for decorating the packets.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:55 P.M.